“It (animal ownership) gives a person responsibility in return for unconditional love,” Thacker said. “We see a lot of bad things in our jobs and what humans sometimes do to pets, yet they still love humans.”

The shelter is at 1422 E. 600 North, Fruit Heights, adjacent to Davis County Public Works.

Hours are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays.

For more information, call 801-444-2200 or visit daviscountyutah.gov/animal_services.